ANY beliefsystem is as deceiptful as magic itself in my opinion. Don't trick these poor lay people more than necessary.
No offence...
None taken.
*Oh man sorry but you totally just reminded me of dane cook*
~jordan
ANY beliefsystem is as deceiptful as magic itself in my opinion. Don't trick these poor lay people more than necessary.
No offence...
What happened to "No arguing"?
What I would like to do is combine these two methods, Maybe do the effect that could be a visual explanation then refer back to that effect when you start sharing the Gospel.
What are your thoughts on this?
There you have it. It's not the best, but it's all I've come up with so far as far as Christian themed tricks go.
Doing “Magic for Jesus”. Geeez, how many times has such a thread been made? Here is my honest opinion:
Magic is a form of theatrics. Theatrics have been used to convert, convince, scare, intimidate, or otherwise brow beat people into Christianity. Speaking in tongues is a prime example. It’s almost like saying, “Hey look at me, I love Jesus just a little more then you because I spout pre rehearsed jibberish. If you want to use Jesus as a reason, or excuse to do magic, then have at it. Best of luck to you. Personally, if I want to be preached to, I’ll go to church, if I want to see magic, I’ll go to a magic show.
To me the entire “religion” thing comes down to two basic truths
#1
“Religion” is man’s feeble attempt to impress God.
#2 Religion is for those who are scared of Hell, Spirituality is for those who have already been there.
That is how I see it.
Curtis “Miles of Magic”
How about Gospel specific effects and gimmicks. Is there anything out there that is made specifically for this? Tracts for example that we can use in a effect then give to the people afterwards. I think it would be cool to have something like maybe a custom deck(maybe gaff deck) that has something that kinda blends in with the back of the card. Something that wouldn't stand out right away but when the person looks closer they see it. Maybe some cards with illustrations on the face what with a few changes he can tell the story of his walk his death and his resurrection. Maybe to something that would help us use a visual explanation of what exactly repentance means(could be done with a simple color change). Is this even a good Idea ?
ok. i agree with what you are saying about being a good person but if you did not want to start debate you wouldent have posted this at all, just by posting this you are being hypocritical you are saying that you do not want to pressure people into anything then continue by saying we are all condemed to a lake of fire however arguing about this subject never gets you anywhere with anybody of a religious standpoint beacuse it is all part of the balance without people like you who belive what you do there wouldent be people like me who belive what I do that is what makes us different. So if you belive eveyone who doesent belive what you do is condemed already thats your belif I do not belive in christainity or jesus or hell however I will not say i do not belive in a higher power and I will not say I do belive I have no proof either way. What is your proof on beliving what you do?
How can you do magic and still call yourself a Christian?